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10 Facts You’ve Got To Know About The UEFA Champions League

By Ahmed Gassas With the Champions League final approaching on June 6 in Berlin, Germany, we are recounting 10 interesting facts about the champions league facts UEFA :   1.the first facts about the champions league UEFA was founded in 1955, but the current format has been around since 1992. It was formally known as […]

March 27, 2023

By Destination Team

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Saudi Women Run the Streets of Jeddah

Adidas Gives Ladies a Boost! Ultraboost 19 takes over the streets of Jeddah, marking International Women’s Day and Saudi Women’s Day, as Adidas tracks three inspirational women who constantly challenge themselves, bringing balance, perseverance, and strength to their everyday. Shot across different locations within Jeddah, with each location specifically curated for the athlete themselves, the […]

March 8, 2019

By Destination KSA Staff

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Hajj Riders Cycled Through 9 Countries to Reach Madinah

They’re representing Islam beautifully! Hajj is a spiritual journey, often a once in a lifetime opportunity for Muslims from around the world. Muslims save for decades to make this pilgrimage possible. This year a group of eight British-Muslims took up the incredible challenge to cycle from London to Madinah, Saudi Arabia. As planned, the journey […]

August 26, 2017

By Sumaiyya Naseem

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Eight Women Who Lead Us Forward

Eight Women Who Lead Us Forward. It’s International Women’s Day, a day that celebrates the lives and efforts of women from all walks of life. It’s a day that celebrates the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. Here are some Saudi women who are leading with their achievements: Raha Moharrak She’s known all […]

March 8, 2017

By Jana Bawazeer

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Jaw-dropping 2017 Movie trailers will Leave you Stunned

By Isra Athar For the movie lovers out there, check out the mind boggling trailers that were released at comic-con which will leave you wanting for more. Justice League Director: Zack Snyder Release Date: Nov. 17, 2017 (USA) After the action-packed events of Batman Vs. Superman, Bruce Wayne and Diana Prince ( Wonder Woman)  are […]

August 30, 2016

By Destination KSA Staff

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Back at it again with the Olympic Games!

RIO 2016 is almost coming to an end. Before it does, here are some updates on records, surprises and some OMG moments. 1. USA remains championing and leading the Olympic games with 30 Gold, 32 Silver and 31 Bronze. 2. Great Britain knocked China from 2nd place to 3rd, topping them with 19 Gold, 19 […]

August 18, 2016

By Farah Idrees

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Sarah Attar: First Female Saudi in Olympics

The name we first heard in the Olympics 2012. Sarah Attar was one of the first two women to historically represent Saudi Arabia in the Olympics. She was born and raised in the US to an American mother and a Saudi father. Just a couple of months before her Olympic participation, she was just another student […]

August 16, 2016

By Farah Idrees

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This is What Happened in the Olympics2016 So Far

RIO 2016 is in full action. The athletes and coaches are under extreme pressure. Many rise up to the challenge and others are unable to endure the stress. Here are some updates in compaction. USA has so far won the most medals, with 11 Gold, 11 Silver and 10 Bronze. Team China is trying to […]

August 11, 2016

By Farah Idrees

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Rio 2016: Opening Ceremony Highlights

It’s that time of year again – The Olympic games. A once every 4-year event that keeps us glued to our TVs and has us wishing we could be gymnasts and tumble gracefully. It’s also a time of great pride as our countries are represented. Ever since China had that monumental opening ceremony in 2008, […]

August 7, 2016

By Farah Idrees

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Trending: Luke Aikins’s Death-Defying Freefall Had Us Catch Our Breath!

This week was exciting for Harry Potter fans, but Luke Aikins kept quite literally everyone on the edge of their seats. Aikins gracefully performed a sky dive stunt, sans parachute. It would have powdered anyone’s body, but Aikins came down on a net without scratch. The net was only as large as a football feild, […]

August 2, 2016

By Sumaiyya Naseem

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EXCLUSIVE: Saudi film Madayen is ready for the International Film Festival

Mayaden is an upcoming Saudi feature film that audiences are going to love. Madayen has been gaining a lot of interest lately, and for good reason. The film, a passion project, is the first of its kind in the Arab world, especially because the genre is Mockumentary. Created by local indie film makers, Madayen will […]

July 11, 2016

By Sumaiyya Naseem

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Happy International Women’s Day: Saudi Arabia’s Journey

Today the world celebrates International Women’s Day. For those who have misconceptions about Saudi Women, the following infograph will help in breaking those stereotypes. Saudi women have always and will continue to be essential contributors to society. The road to success is not restricted, and our journey continues.     

March 8, 2016

By Hanan Aseedan